Available Programs

  1. Palmdale Programs
  2. State Programs
  3. Federal Programs

America's Job Center of California

America's Job Center of California, operated by JVS SoCal, helps employers and job seekers to find the resources they need to match the right people to the right positions. View JVS SoCal services.

Business Retention Liaison

Current and prospective business owners have a direct link to City Hall via the City's business retention liaison, who serves as the key contact to help business owners through the permit and development processes.

For more information, call Curtis Cannon at 661-267-5125.

Business Watch Program

Palmdale’s Business Watch Program provides businesses with tools to make shopping safer for customers and employees.

Visit the Business Watch Program page to learn more.

Foreign Trade Zone

Palmdale’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) offers international traders, importers, and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special customs benefits. For more information, read Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - How it Works (PDF).

Industrial Development Bonds

Low-interest financing is available through tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds (IDB). Eligible IDB industrial activities include assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, and processing. For more information, call Curtis Cannon at 661-267-5125, or visit the California State Treasurer's website. 

Small Business Development Center Business Counseling

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has consultants with expertise in finance, general business management, marketing, and operations. They are available to meet with local businesses by appointment in Palmdale. SBDC is administered by College of the Canyons for North L.A. County.

To learn more about the services they offer and to make an appointment, call College of the Canyons at 661-362-5900, or visit the SBDC College of the Canyons website.